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1983–2026
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December 7, 1987 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Niagara Stone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLAIMANT STATES3HE WAS INSTALLNG A TRASH PMP IN THE QUARRY FLOOR WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A SNOW COVERED PATCH OF ICE. HE SAID THAT HE LOST HIS FOOTING ON THE ICE, FALLING WITH H IS FULL WEIGHT ON H IS RIGHT SHOULD9R. HE CONTINUED WORKING FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND WENT TO A PHYSICIAN ON DEC 11.FOR A EXAMINATION. DX CONTUSION OF THE RIGHT SHOULDER ENTERED PHYSCIAL THERAPY TREATMENT CONTIN

April 15, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Niagara Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES THAT HE WAS WORKING IN THE PRIMARY CRUSHER-IMPELLER TYPE-TIGHTENING UP 2" DIAM. BOLTS WITH AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH, WEIGHING ABOUT 100 LBS; ALTHOUGH AIR LINES HAD BEEN BLED FOR FO REIGN MATERIAL, WATER, OIL ETC-SOME REMAINING OIL DRIPPED ONTO IMPELLER DRUM THAT EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON; EMPLOYEE SLIPPED, LOST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS BACK CAUSING A BACK SPRAIN...CON

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